A surprising anecdote from the sets of Dil Dhadakne Do has recently surfaced, revealing a disagreement between Anushka Sharma and Priyanka Chopra regarding actor Darshan Kumaar. Kumaar, who played the antagonist Satbir in NH10 opposite Anushka Sharma, and the supportive husband Onler in Mary Kom opposite Priyanka Chopra, found himself at the center of a debate between the two actresses.
According to Darshan Kumaar, the incident occurred when Anushka and Priyanka met during the shoot of Dil Dhadakne Do. Priyanka shared her positive impressions of Kumaar, describing him as "sweet, hardworking, and a good actor". However, Anushka had a different perspective, reportedly exclaiming, "Kahan? (Where). I haven't seen a more rude person than him". This difference in opinion led to a friendly argument between the two actresses.
The reason behind Anushka's perception of Kumaar stemmed from his method acting approach for his role in NH10. To fully embody the character of Satbir, a menacing antagonist, Kumaar maintained his distance from Anushka on set and never greeted her. He explained, "I was Satbir at that time, I never greeted her. It was part of my process".
Anushka, unaware of Kumaar's method acting, misinterpreted his behavior as rudeness. She even jokingly commented that she would "beat him up well in the climax". Kumaar revealed that Anushka "thought I have an attitude, maybe she thought that".
The misunderstanding was cleared up later during the film's promotion in Delhi when Kumaar formally introduced himself to Anushka after the climax. Anushka then realized that Kumaar was simply dedicated to his role, and she changed her opinion of him.
Darshan Kumaar juggled two drastically different roles at the same time. He admitted that balancing the brutality of Satbir with the gentleness of Onler Kom was not easy. "It was very tough. But as an actor, that's the thrill," he shared. He didn't want to change his schedule for either role.
This incident highlights the dedication and commitment that actors often bring to their roles, sometimes leading to unexpected misunderstandings. It also showcases the camaraderie and respect that exists between actresses like Anushka Sharma and Priyanka Chopra, who were able to disagree amicably and later clear up the confusion. Despite a prior report in 2014 of a rivalry between the two actresses on the sets of Dil Dhadakne Do, Anushka Sharma has denied any catfight with Priyanka Chopra. She stated that she has a lot of respect for the former beauty queen.